Front drive shaft spin in 2wd?
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Front drive shaft spin in 2wd?
Is this normal, pretty sure it is.. I always thought it spun a little. This seems full speed.
Anyone know?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCyWv-WYI8g
Anyone know?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCyWv-WYI8g
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I agree with everyone above.One or both of your hubs are hanging up.If they are turned out try jacking up the front of your truck were both front wheels are off the ground.Then spin the wheel and tap on the side of the hub housing with a small hammer and see if that helps.If not take the hubs appart and clean them.
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Mine are auto hubs, but the theory that one is locked is supported by a mysterious front end clunk while turning that isnt ball joints.
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Its not a vacuum issue. I know this because I just went through and fixed that! Grrr
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First thing is to make sure the hubs are actually still locked. Get in behind the wheel and try to turn the front axle u-joint with a big screwdriver or bar or something. If it won't turn then the hub did not automatically unlock when it should have (assuming the hub dial is indeed in Auto). If they are locked, turn the hub dial back and forth a few times and see if they'll unlock. Either way, if they are locked, the hub probably needs removed, cleaned and re-greased.
Follow guzzle's hub lock cleaning procedure. You need a thin white grease in the inner workings. NOT axle grease. It's too thick and won't let the hub operate properly.
Welcome to guzzle's 4x4 Autolock Hub Lubrication Maintenance Web Page
There is enough drag in the hubs to cause some spin in the drive line even when the hubs are not locked.
Follow guzzle's hub lock cleaning procedure. You need a thin white grease in the inner workings. NOT axle grease. It's too thick and won't let the hub operate properly.
Welcome to guzzle's 4x4 Autolock Hub Lubrication Maintenance Web Page
There is enough drag in the hubs to cause some spin in the drive line even when the hubs are not locked.
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